Buyer - Construction/Refurb

JR United Kingdom; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced materials buyer to join their stable team in North Kent. This permanent role offers the opportunity to oversee procurement for public sector refurbishment projects, ensuring quality materials are sourced at competitive prices. You will work within a collaborative commercial team, providing autonomy to shape your role and make impactful process improvements. Join a positive, growing team and contribute to projects that make a difference in the community.

Qualifications

• Experience as a buyer with a main contractor, preferably in refurbishment.
• Comfort in liaising with builders, merchants, and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality materials and equipment hire at competitive prices.
• Analyze processes and suppliers, ensuring timely material scheduling.

Skills

Materials procurement

Labour procurement

Construction

Refurbishment

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26.04.2025

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10.06.2025

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Your new company
A North Kent-based building contractor focused on the public sector refurbishment sector seeks an experienced materials buyer to join their stable team. Long-established with a good local reputation, they focus on public sector/framework projects, typically in refurbishment, firestopping, and re-cladding sectors. Due to an internal move, they are looking for a materials buyer to be office-based and oversee procurement and buying for the site teams, adding value and process improvements where possible. This is a permanent role, immediately available.

Your new role

As company buyer, you will sit within a commercial team of 5, working closely with the quantity surveyor, estimator, contracts manager, and site teams. Your main responsibilities will include ensuring the company obtains quality materials and equipment hire at competitive prices in a timely manner. You will analyze current processes and suppliers, ensure materials are scheduled with appropriate lead times, and select the most competitive suppliers with the necessary approvals. You will be the sole buyer and have the autonomy to shape the role. Additionally, you will oversee procurement and management of labor and trades when needed.

What you'll need to succeed

You should have previous experience as a buyer with a main contractor, preferably with a good understanding of refurbishment works in residential and commercial sectors. Comfort in liaising with builders, merchants, and suppliers is essential. You must be IT literate and capable of managing your workload independently while working within a team.

What you'll get in return

A competitive salary and the opportunity to join a positive, growing team with a well-established local company.

What you need to do now

If interested, click 'apply now' to send your updated CV or call us now. If this role isn't a perfect fit, but you're seeking new opportunities, contact us for a confidential career discussion.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Materials procurement
• Labour procurement
• Construction
• Refurbishment

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